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Most patients were highly satisfied with the results of nasal tip surgery involving completely dissecting and advancing the lateral crus, repositioning the dome and using alar strut grafts with medial extension, researchers report in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. "We feel that the concept of nasal tip recontouring through the endonasal complete release approach is shown to generate naturally soft nasal tips and excellent cosmetic and functional results in the young female primary rhinoplasty patient population," the researchers write.

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Functional and aesthetic-functional rhinoplasty that involve the use of spreader and alar grafts improve nasal breathing in patients with nasal valve insufficiency, according to a study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

Nobel laureate Dr. Joseph E. Murray, who in 1954 conducted the world's first successful human organ transplant, spent three years at Valley Forge General Hospital treating facial and hand wounds of World War II soldiers. Murray also worked at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, where his work on skin grafts led to research on immune system response that would clear the way for organ transplants. Murray died Monday at age 93.

Online information about genital cosmetic surgery is often inaccurate and fails to fully disclose risks, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open. One issue the study raised was the prevalence of a confusing array of procedures and names of procedures without clear definitions. The number of surgeries performed is low, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Plastic surgeons in the U.K. say they are treating an increasing number of patients who have received poorly administered facial filler injections. "The growing popularity of these nonsurgical treatments has clearly led to complacency regarding how they are performed and by whom," said Rajiv Grover, president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, which supports stricter regulations.

Between 5% and 15% of rhinoplasty patients want a second surgery, usually to correct breathing problems or nasal obstruction, nose tip asymmetry, or a crooked middle-third of the nose, according to a study of 104 patients seeking revision surgery. "These findings emphasize the importance of physician awareness of patients' concerns, understanding the causes of postsurgical nasal obstruction and clearly explaining nasal aesthetics to patients seeking revision rhinoplasty," the researchers said.